ABSTRACT
BACKGROUNDS: Extravasation (paravasation) of chemotherapy drugs is a very significant complication. Preventive and therapeutic interventions reduce the risk of the complication or the extent of its consequences. A working group of authors from expert groups prepared recommendations for standard care. PURPOSE: A basic summary of recommended interventions for daily practice, defined on the basis of knowledge from long-term, proven, evidence-based practice or on the consensus opinions of the expert groups representatives. RESULTS: Preventive measures are essential and include early consideration of long-term venous access devices indications, choice of injection site, venous line control before each chemotherapy drug application, and patient education. The intervention in case of extravasation mainly involves the application of antidotes (DMSO, hyaluronidase, dexrazoxane) and the application of dry cold or heat according to the type of cytostatic drug. Subcutaneous corticosteroids, moist heat or cooling and compression are not recommended. CONCLUSION: The recommended procedures contribute to reducing the risk and consequences of extravasation. The range of recommended interventions can be expanded individually depending on individual clinical site policy and needs.
